Perfect 3 Week Peru Itinerary: The Ultimate Planning Guide

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023

Peru has long captivated me with its diverse landscapes, rich history, and strong culture. Visiting Peru was all that I imagined it to be and more. I spent 3 weeks in beautiful Peru and it is still one of the most memorable trips I have ever taken. I found myself gasping at the landscape that distinguished itself from anything I’ve seen before. Follow my 3 week Peru itinerary and you will find yourself exploring Incan ruins, stargazing in the desert, pondering an ancient mystery, trekking to a rainbow-colored mountain, touring one of the deepest canyons in the world, enjoying drinks in view of a volcano, and watching the sunrise over one of the Wonders of the World. Check out my 3 week Peru travel itinerary!

Machu Picchu in Peru — “A prophet once said ‘Don’t tell me what a man says, don’t tell me what a man knows. Tell me where he’s traveled.’ I wonder about that, do we get smarter, more enlightenment as we travel? Does travel bring wisdom? I think there is probably no better place to find out than Peru.” — Anthony Bourdain

Cities in Peru Covered

Lima
Huaraz
Paracas
Ica
Arequipa
Puno
Cusco
Ollantaytambo
Aguas Calientes
Maras
Moray

Peru Itinerary Overview

Getting to Peru

The best way to get to Peru is to fly into the Lima airport, Jorge Chávez International Airport, as it is Peru’s main international and domestic airport and a hub for several airlines. I found many cheap flights to Lima on both Spirit and JetBlue from the U.S. In the end, I flew from Atlanta to Lima for around $450 total (including a checked bag) on Spirit. I’ve flown Spirit both domestically and internationally multiple times, and the experience is never as bad as some people make it out to be. Sure, the legroom is smaller and the seat is slightly uncomfortable, but I thought it was well worth the savings (the other flights were $800+). My suggestion is to check Google Flights on a regular basis and play around with some dates. You might get lucky and snag a cheap deal on a non-low-cost carrier.

Food in Peru

You are in for a treat because Peru has the most delicious cuisine! I miss Peruvian food so much, and I wish I could just fly back for a meal. Here are some of my favorite dishes:

Lomo Saltado: a stir fry that typically combines marinated strips of sirloin with onions, tomatoes, french fries, and spices, and is served with rice (Note: I actually don’t eat beef so I ordered the pollo saltado below)
Pollo Saltado: Lomo Saltado but with chicken instead of beef
Aji de Gallina: shredded chicken stew cooked with yellow chili peppers, walnuts, spices, garlic, and turmeric
Pollo a la Brasa: a classic roast chicken with a Peruvian twist
Papa a la huancaina: boiled yellow potatoes in a spicy, creamy sauce
Arroz Chaufa: Peruvian-styled fried rice
Pisco: the national drink of Peru – a must-try

Of course, there are other famous Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, alpaca burger, and cuy (guinea pig), but I did not try these plates as I am not an adventurous eater 🙂 You’ll just have to let me know in the comments below how you liked these!

Transportation in Peru

Between Cities

Traditional Bus

Getting around Peru is fairly easy, and the most popular way to get between cities is by bus. There are several reputable bus companies such as Cruz del Sur, Ormeño, and Oltursa that run the routes between different Peruvian cities, and you will definitely find many options for the popular tourist routes. I used Cruz del Sur for a roundtrip route from Lima to Huaraz, with an overnight return leg, and had a great experience. The bus was roomy and comfortable with large leather seats that recline all the way. For the overnight leg, the bus was exactly the same, and blankets and breakfast were provided as well. It was $25 roundtrip/person for that route so the price is reasonable but not cheap.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Additionally, there is a hop-on-hop-off bus company called PeruHop that comes highly recommended by other travelers. I actually used PeruHop for most of my journey. PeruHop offers multiple routes through Peru and Bolivia, and the routes are all available on their website.

I chose the Full South to Cusco route that took me from Lima to Cusco with multiple options to stop in between. I largely based my Peru itinerary on the route chosen. My favorite part about the hop-on-hop-off bus service was that you could spend as many days in a place as you want, or you could elect to completely skip getting off the bus at a certain stop. I liked having the flexibility of still deciding my schedule and itinerary! Another plus was that PeruHop has additional mini-excursions and sightseeing tours included in the route. For example, we got to go Pisco tasting, see the Nazca Lines, and visit the Paracas National Reserve.

Of course, you don’t need to use PeruHop and could book separate buses or private transports for your entire trip, but I thought PeruHop certainly made traveling through Peru easier for me.

Colectivo Taxi

In Cusco, there are special “colectivo” taxis that locals use that will take you to the neighboring towns near Cusco such as Ollantaytambo, Pisac, Chincero, and Maras for a super cheap price (10 – 20 soles depending on where you go). These colectivo taxis are basically large, shared vans. They don’t have set schedules and leave as soon as the taxi is completely full. I waited about 20 minutes for mine to get full because I was the first passenger in my colectivo.

Plane

There are options to fly between Peruvian cities, but I found it easier just to take buses between cities. The routes I chose were shorter, and there was greater flexibility for departures by taking a bus. Most airports in Peru are smaller, regional airports, the major ones being in Lima, Cusco, and Arequipa. I did fly from Cusco to Lima though because the flight was fairly inexpensive and only took 1.5 hours vs having to take a long bus from Cusco back to Lima.

Within Cities

Walking is the best way to get around in most cities since the attractions and sites are within walking distance from the main squares. I typically stayed near the Plaza de Armas “main square” of each city, and I suggest that you to search for central accommodations as well. The prices are quite reasonable, and you’ll be within walking distance of most restaurants, attractions, and sights. In Lima, I did use Uber as the city is more spread out, but the rides were cheap (~$3 ride).

3 Week Peru Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Lima, Peru

This is the start of your Peru itinerary! The first day is your travel day to Peru. As mentioned earlier, most international flights come into the Lima airport, and typically, they land late in the evening. The first day will really be for traveling to Peru and then settling into your accommodation in Lima. I chose to stay in the Miraflores district of Lima and used Airport Express Lima to get to my accommodation.

However, if you’re arriving very late and need sleep immediately, I suggest staying at Holiday Inn Lima Airport which is just across the street from the airport.

Airport Express Lima is the official airport shuttle, and it runs once an hour from the Lima airport to Miraflores with multiple stops. I looked at the stops online ahead of time and found a drop-off point that was just a few minutes walk from my accommodation. I thought Airport Express Lima was really convenient, comfortable, and not too costly ($8 USD/person).

Lima Hotel Recommendation:

Day 2: Lima to Huaraz

Today is another mostly travel day as you travel from Lima to Huaraz. I used Uber to get from my hotel in Miraflores to the Cruz del Sur bus station. The bus ride was quite comfortable, and I got to see the ever-changing surroundings. I left around 9:30 AM and arrived in Huaraz around 6:00 PM, making it an 8.5-hour ride. The fare also included lunch which was served on the bus (it was quite delicious).

Huaraz Hotel Recommendation:

Day 3: Huaraz

I highly recommend spending at least one day in Huaraz before hiking Laguna 69. In order to acclimatize to the altitude, you should try and spend as much time in Huaraz as you can. The one mistake I made in my Peru itinerary was not giving myself more time in Huaraz. I actually did not give myself this extra day in Huaraz. I felt the difference as soon as I got off the bus in Huaraz – the air felt thinner and I felt my breathing get heavier and heavier with every step I took. Take this day to prepare for the hike tomorrow. Walk around town and go grocery shopping for food for the hike. Make sure you have your transport to Laguna 69 booked whether it be a tour or by private transit. Don’t forget to get plenty of rest!

Day 4: Hike Laguna 69

I decided to use a tour for a guided hike of Laguna 69 and I highly recommend that you book a full-day tour from Huaraz.

For my tour, they picked us up around 5 AM. From there, it was another 3-hour journey to the trailhead. We stopped for breakfast along the way and loaded up on carbs to prepare ourselves. The hike took a total of 6 hours roundtrip. It took 3 hours to ascend, 2 hours to descend, and an hour break in between. Then we headed straight back to Huaraz. To read an in-depth guide on hiking Laguna 69, click here.

We were back in Huaraz by dinner time. I had a delicious dinner at Trivio Resto Bar before my night bus back to Lima. The seats reclined all the way back, and we were given pillows and blankets for a good night’s rest.

Day 5: Lima

Today will be all about exploring the capital of Peru! There’s so much to see in Lima, and this will be the only full day in Lima before you depart again. Don’t worry, you’ll be spending more time in Lima at the end of the trip so no need to rush. I recommend spending this day exploring the districts of Miraflores and Barranco and enjoying the beautiful coastline. I do have two restaurant recommendations: Buenavista Cafe for lunch and Tanta for dinner – both places were absolutely delicious.

Lima, Peru — Coastal View from Miraflores

Day 6: Lima to Paracas

As mentioned earlier, I used a company called PeruHop to travel between most of the cities in Peru and based my itinerary largely on my chosen route. It was an early morning pickup in Lima at a previously set location, and I got off the bus at Paracas in the late afternoon.

For the remainder of the evening in Paracas, I recommend taking a walk along the beach, watching the sunset, and enjoying some fresh seafood caught by the local fishermen as it will be another early and exciting morning the next day (do you see a pattern here 🙂 )

Paracas Hotel Recommendation:

Day 7: Ballestas Islands, Paracas National Reserve, and Huacachina

Ballestas Islands

Just off the coast of Paracas, Ballestas Islands (also known as Poor Man’s Galapagos) is full of wildlife such as sea lions, penguins, and thousands of species of birds. Be sure not to miss taking a tour of the islands while you’re in Paracas. The tour is inexpensive and only takes 2 hours. If you’re using PeruHop, I suggest doing the 8 AM tour to catch the 11 AM free tour of the Paracas National Reserve offered by PeruHop. Get to the docks in Paracas by 7:45 AM for the tour of the Ballestas Islands. Don’t buy your tickets online as there are vendors selling tickets for about 35 soles at the docks.

Paracas National Reserve

After the tour of the Ballesta Islands, you will get to see where the desert meets the sea. Paracas National Reserve is a protected wildlife area with several striking viewpoints of the ocean. The roads are unpaved and much of the reserve is covered by desert, so the only way to visit is with a guide or tour, but luckily PeruHop will take you straight to the most iconic viewpoints. If you’re not using PeruHop, I highly suggest booking a tour in town (there are many tour operators in Paracas).

Huacachina

After the tour of Paracas National Reserve, you’re on the road again to Huacachina. It is about a 1.5 hour drive, so you’ll arrive in the mid-afternoon. If you like adventure, Huacachina is your place. There’s plenty of activities such as sandboarding and dune bugging. If you prefer a little less adrenaline, I recommend climbing to the highest sand dune to watch the sunset over the desert oasis. Huacachina is a very small town, and you can easily walk around the oasis in less than 30 minutes. For that reason, I think one night is enough to experience all that Huacachina has to offer. I stayed at Desert Nights Ecocamp and highly recommend the experience of glamping in the desert. Each tent is very large and comes with 2 full beds, fans, WiFi, and power outlets. It also has full bathrooms, showers, a restaurant, bar, and pool.

Huacachina Hotel Recommendation:

Desert Nights Ecocamp

Day 8: Huacachina to Arequipa

After a peaceful night’s sleep in the desert, you’re well-rested to journey onto Arequipa. The Huacachina to Arequipa journey is the longest leg of the itinerary. I left Huacachina with PeruHop at 1:00 in the afternoon and arrived at 5:30 the next morning in Arequipa. It is an overnight bus journey, but thankfully the bus was very comfortable. However, I would recommend packing earplugs and an eye mask as there may be excessive honking and headlights at night.

Additionally, if you’re traveling with PeruHop, there are extra stops on the way to Arequipa that break apart the journey and make it more bearable. We stopped first at a vineyard where we did Pisco tastings. We had a lot of fun learning Peruvian toasts and trying different types of Peru’s national drink. Then, we stopped to see the mysterious Nazca lines. We got to climb a 3 story tower and see the different drawings from a bird’s eye view. I still can’t decide whether the drawings were because of religion…or aliens 😉

Day 9: Arequipa

Arriving in the early morning in Arequipa, I got to enjoy the Plaza de Armas in peace and quiet. Arequipa is a beautiful city that is full of life and culture. A visit to Arequipa isn’t complete without touring the Santa Catalina Monastery, visiting the Basilica Cathedral de Arequipa, and watching the sunset at one of the rooftop restaurants and bars in the Plaza de Armas. There are also plenty of great restaurants in Arequipa with my favorites being Zig Zag, Chicha, and Zingaro. For breakfast, I really enjoyed Crepisimo Creperie which had an amazing selection of savory and sweet crepes.

Another place in Arequipa to visit is Ruta de Sillar! It is about 30 minutes outside of the historic center and I recommend booking a tour to visit. It is a quick visit but definitely a cool site to see!

Arequipa Hotel Recommendation:

Day 10: Colca Canyon

You cannot miss visiting Colca Canyon while you’re in Arequipa! It is a must on your Peru itinerary. It is one of the world’s deepest canyons and a great place for condor sightings. There are several tour and trek options to Colca Canyon from Arequipa. The most popular overnight trips in the canyon are 2 day, 1 night or 3 day, 2 nights.

I chose to do the 2 day, 1 night tour that included transport to the next stop on the itinerary: Puno.

I left Arequipa in the morning and traveled to the town of Chivay where I spent the night. The drive was beautiful, and we got to see pre-Inca terraces, llamas and alpacas, and scenic mountains and hills. The tour takes you to a natural hot spring, so bring a bathing suit if you’d like to visit the springs! If not, you’ll have time to relax and explore the area around the springs.

Chivay Hotel Recommendations:

Casa Andina Standard Colca

Day 11: Colca Canyon to Puno

The next morning, I woke up bright and early to continue the Colca Canyon tour! Today’s highlight was Mirador del Cruz where I saw magnificent condors! We did a moderate hike through that area and saw so many condors. Then we traveled through small villages near Colca Canyon for a few hours until we reached Puno.

Take the rest of the day to explore Puno and spend the night here.

You can choose to spend the night in historical Puno or a night on Lake Titicaca! Staying on Lake Titicaca is definitely a bucket list experience and I recommend staying on the lake for a night if you can.

Puno Hotel Recommendation:

Hotel Hacienda Puno Centro Histórico

Lake Titicaca Hotel Recommendation:

Day 12: Puno and Lake Titicaca

Today, we are visiting the world’s highest navigable body of water, Lake Titicaca. Half of Lake Titicaca is actually in Bolivia and the other in Peru, and the Uros people live on floating reeds on the lake. Visiting Lake Titicaca is the main tourist activity in the city of Puno and why I chose to stop here.

I highly recommend visiting Lake Titicaca and doing a full day tour to visit the Uros Islands and Taquile Island. It is fascinating learning about the history, culture, and lifestyle today of the indigenous people living on the Uros Islands and Taquile Island. They actually make most of their living on tourism now thus visitors are very important to these people!

Day 13: Puno to Cusco

Today, we are journeying to the historic capital of the Incan empire. Cusco was my favorite city in Peru, and one of the highlights of the trip. I highly recommend spending several days in Cusco to enjoy all that the city has to offer! You’ll find Spanish colonial architecture, charming winding streets, delicious Peruvian cuisine, and well-preserved archaeological ruins.

We left Puno around 10:00 in the morning with PeruHop and arrived in Cusco by 5:30 in the afternoon. I spent the evening strolling around historic Cusco and had a delicious dinner at Chicha. I called it an early night, excited to explore more of Cusco in the morning.

Cusco Hotel Recommendation:

Day 14: Cusco

Take today to spend time exploring all that Cusco has to offer! Some of the highlights include Qorikancha, the San Blas district, Plaza de Armas, Cusco Cathedral, the Twelve-angled stone, and the San Pedro market.

A great way to learn about the history of the city is by taking a half-day guided tour of Cusco!

I had some amazing food in Cusco, and want to share some of my favorite restaurants:

Chicha por Gaston Acurio
Morena Peruvian Kitchen
Jack’s Cafe
Pachapapa
Limbus Restobar

You can’t go wrong with any of these choices – Chicha, Morena, and Pachapapa all serve Peruvian cuisine, but each menu is unique. Jack’s Cafe is actually an Australian restaurant serving a variety of sandwiches, burgers, soups, breakfast items, and other comfort foods. Limbus Restobar offers a great view of Cusco and people visit for drinks as well.

Day 15: Cusco to Aguas Calientes

It’s time for you to make your way to visit Machu Picchu! When I bought my tickets for Machu Picchu online, I selected the earliest ticket time (6:00 AM), so I planned to spend the night before in Aguas Calientes. Aguas Calientes is the closest town to Machu Picchu and is located at the base of the site. The only way to visit Machu Picchu other than doing the guided treks is by going to the town of Aguas Calientes and taking the bus up to the entrance.

Note: I found my own way to Machu Picchu but you can also do a tour of Machu Picchu from Cusco. It is cheaper to find your own way to Machu Picchu but it is way more convenient to do a full day tour from Cusco.

This is how you can find your own way from Cusco to Machu Picchu:

Transportation from Cusco to Aguas Calientes

There are several ways to get from Cusco to Aguas Calientes. To take the train you’ll have to get from Cusco to the Poray or Ollantaytambo train stations. To do this you could take a private taxi, but that can get quite costly. I chose to take the train from Ollantaytambo to Aguas Calientes because there were more time options. Fortunately, I found a much cheaper way to get to Ollantaytambo than taking a private taxi. I took a colectivo taxi there from historic Cusco and then bought tickets from PeruRail to get to Aguas Calientes. I have written a more in-depth guide to Machu Picchu that details getting there, where to buy tickets, and when to visit.

Aguas Calientes

After I arrived in Aguas Calientes, I went straight to the ticket office to buy my bus ticket for Machu Picchu for the next morning. You can only buy tickets in person at the office, so there’s no need to try and find tickets online. Aguas Calientes is a small town, so all the restaurants and lodging are within walking distance, including the bus stop for Machu Picchu.

Note: Although I chose to spend the night in Aguas Calientes, you can do a day trip to Machu Picchu and back. Machu Picchu is open from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and it took me approximately 2 hours to leisurely walk through the grounds.

Aguas Calientes Hotel Recommendation:

Day 16: Machu Picchu

Finally, the day you’ve been waiting for is here! Machu Picchu! The highlight of any travel itinerary for Peru.

Getting to the entrance

As mentioned, I had booked the 6:00 AM entrance ticket to Machu Picchu, so I took the first bus up there which is at 5:30 AM. I was in line by 4:30 AM for the bus, and there was already quite a line by the time I arrived. Although the bus schedule is every 30 minutes, there were multiple buses at 5:30 AM lined up to take people up, so don’t worry if you can’t get on the very first bus.

Visiting the site

The ride from Aguas Calientes to the entrance of Machu Picchu takes about 20 minutes. You’ll need your passports and tickets printed out and ready to show when you get to there. Machu Picchu is set up as a one-way circuit with signs guiding you along the way. There are also optional hikes along the way with the most popular ones being the Sun Gate and Inca Bridge. The best photo spots are near the Guardhouse (walk through the entrance and turn left to trek up hill).

That morning, I was among the first 50 people to enter the grounds of Machu Picchu. I found it to be very quiet and peaceful during my visit. But by the time I was leaving about 2 hours later, I could see that the Guardhouse area was swamped with people. I was definitely glad that I visited earlier and left before it got busy.

Back to Cusco

I took the bus back down to Aguas Calientes and the train to the Poray station where I got a taxi back to Cusco. It is pretty easy to find other travelers to get a taxi together to split the fare, since everyone getting off at the Poray station is heading to Cusco.

Morning at Machu Picchu — View from Guardhouse of Machu Picchu

Day 17: Sacred Valley

Visiting Sacred Valley is a must when you’re in Peru. This fertile area surrounding Cusco is scattered with numerous archaeological sites, the most famous ones being Pisac and Ollantaytambo.

Sacred Valley Ticket Options

There are 4 types of tourist tickets that allow you to visit the most popular tourist attractions in Cusco and the Sacred Valley. The options are:

1. Full Tourist Ticket (130 soles/valid for 10 days): includes the 16 main attractions of Cusco and the Sacred Valley (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, Museum of Contemporary Art, Regional Historical Museum, Popular Art Museum, Qoricancha, Qosqo Native Art Center, Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq, Pikillaqta, Tipón, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray)
2. Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 1: Cusco Archaeological Sites (70 soles/valid for 1 day): allows entrance to the main archaeological sites in Cusco (Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, Tambomachay)
3. Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 2: Museums and South Valley (70 soles/valid for 2 days): includes entrances to museums in Cusco and sites in the South Valley (Museum of Contemporary Art, Regional Historical Museum, Popular Art Museum, Qoricancha, Qosqo Native Art Center, Monument to the Inca Pachacuteq, Pikillaqta, Tipón)
4. Partial Tourist Ticket – Circuit 3: Sacred Valley (70 soles/valid for 2 days): includes entrance to the major archeological sites of the Sacred Valley (Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray)

Where to Purchase Tickets

You can purchase these tourist tickets in person in multiple office locations in Cusco (COSITUC office or tourist information center on Avenida El Sol 103) or at the entrance of the major archeological sites. Based on your own personal preference, you can decide whether you want to buy the full tourist ticket or the partial circuits. If you do decide to purchase the tourist ticket for all 16 sites, then I would add a few more days in Cusco. The ticket is valid for 10 days which should be plenty of time to visit them all.

Circuit #3: Day 1

I elected to do Circuit #3 which covered the Sacred Valley sites I wanted to visit the most: Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray. Please do not base your Peru itinerary on the circuit I chose – it is completely up to you which sites you want to visit.

Since the tourist ticket was valid for 2 days, I decided to split up the sites and visited Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chincero on day 1 and Moray on the next. I did day 1 of the Sacred Valley circuit with a tour group and really enjoyed having a tour guide with us to explain the significance of each site. It is magnificent how well-preserved these sites still are!

Day 18: Sacred Valley Part 2

This day is a continuation of the Sacred Valley circuit. As mentioned previously, it is based on your personal preference which ticket you selected, and you don’t have to visit the same sites as me.

Circuit #3: Day 2

On day 2 of my Sacred Valley circuit, I visited Moray for the archeological site and Maras for the famous salt terraces. The entrance for Moray was included in my tourist ticket, but the entrance to the Salineras de Maras was not (10 soles/person). I had researched tours for Maras and Moray, but found most tours to be very expensive and overpriced as Moray and Maras are not far from Cusco.

In the end, I decided to visit Moray and Maras a more local way by taking a colectivo toward Urubamba from Cusco. I told the driver that I was getting off at Maras and then hired a taxi (there were several taxis available at the drop-off point as it is a known drop off point, but do bargain with the taxi drivers) to take me to Salineras de Maras and the Moray archeological site. I got back to Cusco by having the taxi drop me off at the same spot I got out of the colectivo and caught the next van heading back to Cusco.

Note: Taking a colectivo is riskier since there is no set schedule. Many of the colectivos heading back to Cusco were full by the time it stopped in Maras, so I had to wait for a few rounds for a vacant one.

Day 19: Rainbow Mountain

Now that you’ve spent several days in Cusco and the surrounding area, you are fully acclimatized to the altitude and ready to hike Rainbow Mountain! Located only 3.5 hours away from Cusco, Rainbow Mountain is a sight to be seen! I purposely saved hiking Rainbow Mountain as one of the last activities to do on the Peru itinerary as the starting altitude for the hike is over 14,000 ft! I recommend visiting Rainbow Mountain with a tour group and have written a detailed guide dedicated to hiking Rainbow Mountain.

Day 20: Cusco to Lima

Today is a travel day as you fly from Cusco back to Lima. The flights from Cusco to Lima are fairly inexpensive (~ $30 USD) and frequent. The Cusco airport is small and newer so the process was quite smooth, and security did not take long. It was a remarkably quick flight; we had only been in the air an hour and a half and we were already landing in Lima. Depending on the time you land, you could explore the other districts that you haven’t explored yet, such as the historic district.

Day 21: Lima and Depart Peru

It is your last day in Peru! Time to say goodbye to this beautiful country…

I recommend spending this last day eating your favorite Peruvian foods to your heart’s desire and checking out any other sightseeing spots you might have wanted to visit.

I had a late evening flight departing Lima, so I spent the day in the historic district and visited Convento de Santo Domingo, Government Palace of Peru, Plaza de Armas de Lima, Cathedral of Lima, and Church of San Pedro.

Later in the afternoon, I ventured to the Parque de la Exposicion and Circuito Magico del Agua which is a large park with uniquely shaped hedges and water fountains that come to life at night through a light and water show. It is a can-not-miss experience. Get your tickets here!

It was a great way to spend my last day in Peru!

Thanks for following along with my itinerary for Peru! Peru is one of my favorite trips so far, and I am so glad I got to spend 3 wonderful weeks in this amazing country. Hopefully, this guide has helped you in making your own itinerary for Peru! Peru is so much more than Machu Picchu, and I hope you spend the full 3 weeks (or more) to see as much of Peru as you can!

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